US Bridges

US93 over Wildlife Underpass

Good

Elko County, Nevada · North of Wells · Structure no. B2971

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US93 over Wildlife Underpass is a concrete culvert carrying US93 over Wildlife Underpass in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS93
CrossesWildlife Underpass
LocationNorth of Wells
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateNevada
Coordinates41.28785, -114.82504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2022)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US93 over Wildlife Underpass built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US93 over Wildlife Underpass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US93 over Wildlife Underpass carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US93 over Wildlife Underpass?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US93 over Wildlife Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.